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The National
3 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Deadly fire in Iraq and Lebanon pursues Syria extradition deal
A fatal fire in Iraq is once again raising questions about accountability. Lebanon is seeking a treaty to extradite Syrian convicts. Analysts comment on Israel's claim to protect the Syrian Druze. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: At least 61 people killed in fire at Iraq hypermarket What is Israel's intention behind 'protecting' Druze in Syria? This episode features Sinan Mahmoud, Iraq Correspondent; Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent; and Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.


Iraq Business
28-05-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Baghdad files Lawsuit against Erbil over Energy Deals
By Sinan Mahmoud for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Oil Ministry files lawsuit against Kurdish region over unilaterally signed energy deals The semi-autonomous region has signed multibillion-dollar agreements with US companies HKN Energy and WesternZagros to develop gasfields. Click here to read the full article.


Iraq Business
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraq Business
Iraq PM announces "Reconstruction and Development Coalition"
By Sinan Mahmoud for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq PM Al Sudani to run in elections with new alliance His sight set on a second term in office, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani has unveiled a new alliance to compete in the country's national election later this year. Click here to read the full article.


The National
10-04-2025
- Business
- The National
Iraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place
Iraq has set the date for national parliamentary elections this year. The US and Russia are meeting in Istanbul for embassy talks. The number of millionaires living in Dubai has doubled in the past decade, making it one of the world's fastest-growing wealth hubs. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Iraq to hold parliamentary elections on November 11 US and Russian officials to meet for second round of embassy talks in Istanbul A UK tax rate of 67% makes Dubai move the obvious choice for the non-domiciled This episode features Sinan Mahmoud, Iraq Correspondent; Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent, and Tariq Tahir, Senior Investigations Correspondent.